October Weather in Malta - 2023

Malta is a group of Southern European islands located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast near Libya. It is one of the most populated countries in the world with over 500,000 inhabitants on the small islands. It is a popular location known for historic sites that come from different eras of domination including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. These foreign influences have also left traces on the country's ancient culture. Many fortresses, gigantic temples, are all over the island. The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, which is an ancient subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers that dates back around 4000BC, is one of these archeological attractions and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The official language is Maltese, and English is the second official language. Malta is a major tourist destination that attracts tourists from all over the world to its warm climate, several relaxations and recreational areas, and breathtaking architectural and historic monuments that include Heritage sites like, Valletta, and seven megalithic temples.

October weather in Malta

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in Malta, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid

Generally, October in Malta will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 69°F / 21°C.

Malta has rainy days in October. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 41 mm of rain during the whole month.

October weather in Malta in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in October in Malta, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Malta in October

Generally, you can expect in October an average temperature of 71°F / 22°C during the day and an average of 69°F / 21°C during the night. In October, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 75°F / 24°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 64°F / 18°C.

When looking at the whole year, January, February and March are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And slightly more than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. January, February and March are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. And almost equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 71°F / 22°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Malta each month:

- Can you expect rain in October in Malta?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in October, with on average 1.6 inches / 41 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.3 inches / 85 mmmm. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is a lot more than September, which sees around 0.8 inches / 21 mm of rain. And a lot less than November, which sees around 2 inches / 52 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with around 12 days. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is slightly more than September, which sees an average of between 4 and 5 days of rain. And slightly less than November, which sees around 10 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Malta for October

You can expect in October, the water temperature for Malta to be between 77°F / 25°C and 71°F / 22°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 82°F / 28°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from October with the month before and after, October has a water temperature almost equal to September, with a water temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from November, that is an average of between 73°F / 23°C and 75°F / 24°C.

- Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in Malta

Generally, you can expect around 12 sunny days in October and around 13 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 19 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 7 sunny days. When comparing October with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than September, with around 14 sunny days. And almost equal to November, with an average of between 9 and 10 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Malta. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 9 cloudy days. June is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. When comparing October with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than September, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. And almost equal to November, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in October in Malta?

Generally, October in Malta will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Malta to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing October with the month before and after, this is slightly less than September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). And slightly more than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air)

What to do in Malta in October

• Hal Saflieni Hypogeum: One of the most popular attractions in Malta, the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is an excavated prehistoric burial site.
• St. John's Co-Cathedral: Built in the 16th Century, St. John's Cathedral is a high baroque cathedral.
• Azure Window: Picturesque ocean landscape & collapsed natural arch.
• Hagar Qim: This is a well preserved ancient temple ruins that date back to 3200 BC.
• Mnajdra: The Mnajdra is a popular Megalithic limestone temple complex.
• St George's Basilica: This is a beautiful Church that attracts tourists with marble & gold ornamentation.
• Upper Barrakka Gardens: Nature lovers will be in awe at this scenic garden with panoramic water views.
• The Grandmaster's Palace: This is the former residence of the famous Knights. It now serves as a government building.

Is it humid in Malta in October?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Malta in October. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in October in Malta, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Malta during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of October, you can expect that Malta will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is October a good time to go to Malta?

Trying to answer the question of whether October is a good time to go to Malta is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Malta in October, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In October, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 69°F / 21°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 12 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 41 mm of rain during October. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that October a good time to go to Malta for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Malta in October?

In Malta, it does not rain all day in October. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 41 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Malta, there are, on average 12 sunny days and 13 partly sunny days in October. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is October the rainiest month in Malta?

October is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Malta, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 12 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.3 inches / 85 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is October the most sunniest month in Malta?

October is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Malta, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 12 sunny days, and 13 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. June is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

More information about Malta

Weather in Malta in other months

• Weather in Malta for January
• Weather in Malta for February
• Weather in Malta for March
• Weather in Malta for April
• Weather in Malta for May
• Weather in Malta for June
• Weather in Malta for July
• Weather in Malta for August
• Weather in Malta for September
• Weather in Malta for November
• Weather in Malta for December

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